The world’s oldest celebrities of 2024

Here is the list of the world's oldest celebrities of 2024 and what they have achieved. Age should not stop you from succeeding. 1. Elizabeth Waldo (born June 1918). Elizabeth Waldo is the oldest living celebrity at 105. Elizabeth Waldo started her music career on her family's ranch in Washington. By age 5, she was singing and playing violin. Waldo got a scholarship to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and toured as a violinist in many countries. She then lived in Mexico City. Born on June 15, 1918, in Washington, D.C. Occupations: Violinist and composer. She wrote music for films like Song of Mexico (1945) and Lost on Paradise Island (1975). 2. Karen Marsh Doll (born April 1919) is an actress, dancer, and entertainer. She was in many movies from 1937 to 1948. She was Judy Garland's understudy in The Wizard of Oz and The Ziegfeld Girl. Marsha is one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood's Golden Age, which began in 1927. She is the oldest living Hollywood star. Born: April 6, 1919. Place of Birth: Hollywood, USA Occupation: Dancer and actress. She is best known for: She was Judy Garland's understudy in The Wizard of Oz (1939) and The Ziegfield Girl (1941). 3. June Spencer (born June 1919) is best known for her role in the BBC Radio series The Archers, in which she played Peggy Woolley for over 70 years. Her character appeared in the first episode in 1951. In July 2012, Spencer was given an honorary degree from the University of Nottingham for her work in broadcasting. She also won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. Born June 14, 1919, in Nottingham, England Occupations: Actress Known for: She played Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. 4. Frances Wessells (born August 1919). Wessells was born in the U.S. and studied at the University of Denver and New York. She was a dancer and dance teacher until she retired a few years ago at the age of 90. In 2016, Wessells danced in the Virginia Latin Ballet's The Legend of the Poinsettia production. Many say Wessells is inspiring in dance. Her movements show she's still young and agile. Born: August 18, 1919 Place of birth: USA Dancer and choreographer. She is best known as a pioneer of modern dance. 5. Ray Anthony (born January 1922) is an American bandleader and the last surviving member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Anthony formed his band, the Ray Anthony Orchestra. This band had its biggest hit in 1952 with a cover of Etta James' "At Last." Anthony is still the orchestra leader and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ray Anthony is the oldest living celebrity at 102. Born: January 20, 1922 Place of birth: Pennsylvania, USA Musician, Trumpeter, and songwriter. She performed in the Glenn Miller Orchestra. 6. Janis Paige (born September 1922) started singing at age five. After high school, she moved to Los Angeles. During World War II, she sang in a Hollywood canteen, which led to a contract with Warner Brothers. Paige appeared in Broadway musicals like Annie Get Your Gun, Guys and Dolls, Sweet Charity, and Applause. She also starred in her own CBS comedy, Always Jen (1955-1956). Janis Paige is one of the last living stars of Hollywood's Golden Age. Born: September 16, 1922 Place of birth: Washington, USA Profession: Actress and singer. She is best known for The Pajama Game and Silk Stockings (1957). 7. Eva Marie Saint was born in 1924. She is one of the oldest living actresses. She has worked in many forms of media and won many awards. In 2022, she became the oldest living Oscar winner. Her first movie was On the Waterfront (1954). She won an Oscar for her role as Edie Doyle. She also appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959) and Exodus (1960). Born: July 4, 1924. I was born in New Jersey, USA. Profession: Actress Best known for: She won an Oscar for her role in On the Waterfront (1954). 8. Jimmy Carter - Born October 1924. Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Reagan succeeded him. Carter protected 103 million acres of land in Alaska, created the Department of Education, and made peace between Egypt and Israel. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize for finding peaceful solutions to international disputes and promoting human rights. Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived former president and the third-oldest person to lead the country. Born October 1, 1924, Georgia, USA Politician Best known as the 39th U.S. President. 9. Dick Van Dyke was born in 1925. Dick Van Dyke is an actor. He is one of the oldest actors. Van Dyke started acting after the war. He was a family favorite on T.V. in The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966) and Mary Poppins (1964). He also played Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968). Dick Van Dyke is a legend in American show business. He has won an Emmy, a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and a Kennedy Center Award. Van Dyke still works despite being in his 90s. In 2018, he starred in Mary Poppins Returns. Born: December 13, 1925 Place of birth: Missouri, USA Actor Known for: A long career. 10. David Attenborough was born in May 1926. David Attenborough is a British TV presenter known for his nature programs. One of his most popular shows was Life, which ran from 1979 to 2008. David Attenborough is a nature documentary narrator. Attenborough's recent programs include The Natural World (2000-2017), Africa (2013), Galapagos (2013), and Frozen Planet (2011). Attenborough is an environmentalist. Born May 8, 1926, London, England Professor, naturalist, and T.V. presenter. He is best known for making natural history documentaries.